Harry Kole, 89

Harry Kole passed away July 6, 2011, at his residence with his family at his side. Harry was born July 14, 1921, at his family homestead in Winchester to Harry and Margaret (Shuss) Kole.

Harry served in the 7th Infantry division in the Pacific during World War II coming home safely after four beach heads. Harry worked for Potlatch Mills for 38 years, 19 years at the Lewiston Mill and 19 1/2 years at the Coeur d'Alene Mill. Harry married Verna F. Finney on Feb. 1, 1947, and they were each other's best friend and companion for 34 years.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary, Lucy, Ana May, Helen and Mickey; and grandson John Michael Appleberg.

Harry is survived by his son, Don Kole; daughters, Jeanne (Joe) Johnson, Nanci (Mike) Rinaldi and Rosy Kole; grandchildren, Toni (Adam) Parks, Chris (Celesta) Marker, Scott (Cindy) Marker, Devin (Sarah) Rinaldi and Stacy Rinaldi; great-grandchildren, Aaron Appleberg, Amanda Appleberg, Joey Appleberg, Justin Mays, Briana Mays, Amanda Mays, Mackenzie Marker and Jeffery Furey and Learoy Abeyta. Also, many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Harry was loved and respected by all he came in contact with and had a wonderful and full life. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Burial will be graveside rites at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011, at Westmond Cemetery in Cocollala. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in care of the arrangements.